Licensing Specialist 1-EC

State of Louisiana • Natchitoches, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood Operations is hiring a Licensing Specialist to help ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children at licensed early learning centers and certified home providers. The position conducts monitoring inspections for compliance with Bulletin 137 and Bulletin 139, investigates complaints and incidents, and prepares reports and recommendations based on inspection and survey findings. The person hired is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office, and the position requires travel. Workdays are Monday through Friday; work hours will be determined. The appointment may be probational or promotional.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualification pathways: five years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education; or six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in one of those specified fields; or a bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in one of those specified fields; or an advanced degree plus one year of experience in one of those specified fields.
• Possess a current Louisiana driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Be able to travel as required by the position.
• Provide detailed education and experience information in the online application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed application sections.

Responsibilities

• Monitor licensed early learning centers and certified home providers for compliance with Bulletin 137 or Bulletin 139.
• Ensure inspections are completed before the requested due date.
• Investigate complaints and incidents involving early learning sites.
• Compile information derived from surveys and prepare reports on survey results.
• Describe findings and identify the need for improvements or revisions to facility operations.
• Formulate recommendations based on findings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed